Both the thirteen and fifteen inch Fiesta chop plates were part of the original release in mid-1936. The design remained consistent with all of the Fiesta plates, decorated with bands of concentric rings radiating out from the center. These large round platters were meant to serve up steaks and chops—thus the name. Chop plates were made upside down on a jiggering machine. The bands of concentric rings were tooled in as the plates spun around. Each plate was fully glazed and put on sagger marks in the kiln for firing, thus the three stilt marks on the back of all plates. These little chips out of the glaze are mostly unavoidable and simply part of the pottery making methods. Most Fiesta (but no Harlequin or Riviera) versions will be glaze stamped on the bottom "GENUINE fiesta HLCo USA." Some examples, perhaps early variations, will not be marked and some early examples will have extra sets of thick rings on the bottom which were either for stability or to fit over a lazy susan, either way the abundance of bottom rings is a delight to ponder and it's a joy to see your favorite vintage color spread over the largest piece of the entire line— the 15" chop plate.
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Circa 1951-1959. Lovers of the vintage 50s original Chartreuse glaze will delight in the largest piece of fiesta dipped in their favorite color. This example boasts great surface and is in wonderful condition.
For Sale: $145
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Circa 1936 - 1944. The large chop plate was too heavy to be jiggered on the automatic machines and even up until the end of production in the late 50s they were hand jiggered and tooled individually, making them a much more labor intensive piece to produce.
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Circa 1951-1959. Vintage fiestaware 50s color of forest green across the giant 15" expanse of the chop plate can make a fantastic statement for flatware. This example boasts spectacular condition and great shine across the surface.
For Sale: $115
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Circa 1951-1959. Great surface and ink-stamped under the glaze on the back. The large chop plate was too heavy to be jiggered on the automatic machines and even up until the end of production in the late 50s they were hand jiggered and tooled individually.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1951-1959. Excellent shine and condition on this 50s vintage rose fiesta chop plate. Ink stamped on the back and hand-jiggered due to the great size.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1937-1959. Fantastic expanse of turquoise glaze on the largest piece of them all— the 15" Fiesta chop plate.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1936-1951. It is the vintage Fiesta original green that was the color that swept the nation and defined a decade. The 15" Fiesta chop plate has the distinction of being the largest piece in the pottery line.
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Circa: 1959 - 1969. Lovers of the sophisticated medium green will rejoice in the largest expanse of the color to gaze upon. This example is immaculate and sure to please.
For Sale: $450
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Circa 1951-1959. The chop plate was formed by pressing clay into a mold (face down) and spinning it rapidly on a jiggering machine. A tool (much like a woodworkers lathe) would then be lowered to etch in, or carve away the firm clay body to produce bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $95
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Circa 1951-1959. The 50s vintage gray glaze is a master or disguise, shifting in the light going warm or going cool, it is the chameleon of fiestaware.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1951-1959. The 50s vintage gray glaze is a master or disguise, shifting in the light going warm or going cool, it is the chameleon of fiestaware.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1939-1959: 13" Vintage Fiesta chop plate in original Original Cobalt Blue glaze Marked on the back with black inkstamp under the glaze. It's hard to find vintage cobalt flatware without scratches and it's such a treat when they are in excellent condition, as this one is.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1936-1944: 13" Fiesta red chop plate is always a treat and in high demand in the most popular vintage color of red. This one is in good condition with light wear yet no damage.
For Sale: $60
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Circa 1936-1944: 13" original ivory chop plate in very good condition. This example boasts well defined rings and early, unstamped back with hand-jiggered concentric rings.
For Sale: $55
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Circa 1936-1944: 13" original yellow chop plate in very good condition. Thick rich glaze, early, unmarked back and extra hand-jiggered rings.
For Sale: $50
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Circa 1936-1952: 13" original green chop plate in good condition (light wear on edges). This example boasts well defined rings and early, unstamped back with hand-jiggered concentric rings.
For Sale: $45
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Circa 1949 to 1959: The 50s vintage gray glaze is a master or disguise, shifting in the light going warm or going cool, it is the chameleon of fiestaware. This vintage Fiesta platter in original 50s gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1938 to 1969: This vintage Fiesta platter in original turquoise glaze is in excellent condition. Without chips or cracks or repairs and little to no sign of use.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1938 to 1969: This vintage Fiesta platter in original turquoise glaze is in excellent condition. Without chips or cracks or repairs and little to no sign of use.
SOLD
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Circa 1938 to 1952: It is the vintage Fiesta original green that was the color that swept the nation and defined a decade.
SOLD
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| Riviera and Harlequin Platters and Trays |
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Circa 1933
Century's ivory vellum glaze was used on this early 1933 batter tray. Marked on the bottom and in excellent condition, the Century ivory makes a great transistion between the Riviera and Fiestaware pottery lines.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1938. Large, rare, cobalt tray in extra large, unusual size of 13 1/2" x 10 1/4". This example boasts great shine and is excellent condition. Cobalt is a rare treat for the Riviera pottery collector.
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Circa 1936 -1940. Excellent condition on this hard to find, oversized batter tray, measuring 16" in length. This example shows no wear and is a rare treat for the collector.
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